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Now with GNOME 3, Linux Mint 12 will meet users halfway

We've known for some time now that Linux Mint would be embracing GNOME 3 in some fashion, but last month it sounded like the controversial desktop interface would appear only in a separate, dedicated version.

By Katherine Noyes | 09 November, 2011 08:33

Tags: Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, unix

GNOME 3.2: In pictures

The upgrade includes refinement of visuals, integrated messaging and new onscreen keyboard.

By Diana Nguyen | 29 September, 2011 16:42

Tags: gnome, GNOME 3.2, open source

GNOME 3.2 now available

The open source GNOME desktop project has released GNOME 3.2.

By Diana Nguyen | 29 September, 2011 16:29

Tags: gnome, GNOME 3.2, open source, software

Five Linux desktops that aren't Unity or GNOME 3

Between Unity and GNOME 3, there seems to be no end to the controversy surrounding Linux desktop environments this year.

By Katherine Noyes | 09 August, 2011 07:06

Tags: Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, unix

Ubuntu breaks from the Linux pack

Ubuntu 11.04 (nicknamed Natty Narwhal) marks a decided change in direction for the Linux-based operating system. The biggest change is that Canonical, the organizer of Ubuntu, is replacing the Gnome/KDE desktop environment with a new user interface called Unity.

By Tom Henderson and Brendan Allen | 13 June, 2011 20:45

Tags: Canon, canonical, cloud computing, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, internet, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, Virtualization

Fedora 15 released, first with GNOME 3

The Red Hat-backed Fedora project has released version 15 today and is the first major Linux distribution to include GNOME 3 as the default desktop environment.

By Rodney Gedda | 25 May, 2011 11:35

Tags: fedora, Fedora Project, Linux, Red Hat, gnome

Ubuntu Studio says no to Unity, adopts Xfce

In another sign Canonical’s Unity desktop environment is not resonating well with the wider Ubuntu community, multimedia-centric Ubuntu derivative, Ubuntu Studio, will move from the GNOME to the Xfce desktop for its next release.

By Rodney Gedda | 16 May, 2011 11:29

Tags: gnome, Linux, multimedia, open source, ubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, unity, Xfce

GNOME 3 is out: will Ubuntu reconsider?

The open source GNOME project has released the next generation of its desktop environment, GNOME 3, with new features and a redesigned interface, but will its flagship Linux distribution, Ubuntu, choose it above its own Unity?

By Rodney Gedda | 07 April, 2011 10:34

Tags: canonical, gnome, kde, open source, ubuntu

OpenSUSE 11.4 now available with GNOME 3 preview

The OpenSUSE Linux distribution has reached another milestone with the release of 11.4 including a preview of the upcoming GNOME 3 desktop environment.

By Rodney Gedda | 11 March, 2011 11:36

Tags: Attachmate, desktop linux, gnome, kde, Linux, novell, OpenSUSE

Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' enters beta

The first beta release of Canonical's next Ubuntu Linux distribution, version 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' is now available and promises a more refined desktop and netbook experience in preparation for the final release in October.

By Rodney Gedda | 03 September, 2010 14:40

Tags: canonical, kubuntu, Linux, open source, ubuntu

Ubuntu 10.04 'Lucid Lynx' released for social desktop, netbook

Canonical has released the next version of its Ubuntu Linux operating system, which takes aim at netbooks and social networking integration.

By Rodney Gedda | 30 April, 2010 08:48

Tags: canonical, kubuntu, Linux, netbooks, social networking, ubuntu

Fedora Linux 12 arrives, ups multimedia support

Fedora, the Linux-based operating system backed by Red Hat, has released version 12 with a view to improving the multimedia and graphics experience on the desktop.

By Rodney Gedda | 18 November, 2009 10:16

Tags: desktop linux, fedora, Linux, Red Hat

Ubuntu 9.10 'Karmic Koala' release gives KDE a boost

Open source software vendor Canonical has released the new version of its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, Ubuntu 9.10 -- codenamed "Karmic Koala" -- and with it comes a number of updates to improve the KDE experience.

By Rodney Gedda | 30 October, 2009 09:32

Tags: canonical, gnome, kde, kubuntu, Linux, ubuntu

GNOME 2.28 released

The latest version of the GNOME desktop, GNOME 2.28 has been released. True to GNOME’s six-month release cycle, GNOME 2.28 builds on the earlier 2.26 release with new features, improvements, hundreds of bug fixes and translations.

By Georgina Swan | 24 September, 2009 22:02

Tags: developer tools, gnome, open source

Kernel 2.6.31 to speed up Linux desktop

With the next version of the Linux kernel, 2.6.31, due for release soon, Linux desktop users can look forward to a faster experience in addition to USB 3.0 support and new Firewire drivers.

By Rodney Gedda | 04 September, 2009 10:32

Tags: Firewire, Linux, linux kernel, USB 3.0

Ubuntu jumps to Jaunty 9.04, adds cloud computing

Software company Canonical has released version 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope” of its Ubuntu Linux operating system with an emphasis on cloud computing services in addition to regular feature enhancements.

By Rodney Gedda | 24 April, 2009 00:52

Tags: canonical, kubuntu, Linux, ubuntu

GNOME 2.26 big on device, messaging integration

Like gum to a shoe, the GNOME Project has stuck to its six monthly release schedule again, issuing version 2.26 of its open source desktop environment.

By Tim Lohman | 20 March, 2009 11:14

Tags: gnome

GNOME 2.24 ups usability, unified communications

In keeping with its six monthly release schedule, the GNOME open source desktop environment has announced version 2.24 which has big improvements in usability and unified communications integration.

By Rodney Gedda | 25 September, 2008 16:42

Tags: ekiga, gnome, sip, VoIP

Netbooks spark Linux redesigns

The sparsely populated floor at Linuxworld was a disappointment, but netbooks made an impact at this year's show, a sign that these lightweight machines may bring the Linux OS to a larger audience.

Former HP open-source exec hired by GNOME Foundation

As its open source desktop software grows in popularity across a wider range of electronic devices, the GNOME Foundation has decided to hire a new executive director to continue its spread.